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Analytical Development Associate Scientist/Scientist, Molecular Biology

VIR

Analytical Development Associate Scientist/Scientist, Molecular Biology

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Vir Bio is seeking an experienced molecular biologist to conduct assay development, qualification, and tech transfer to QC or CMO/CTL. The Analytical Development Scientist will provide scientific oversight of the methods at satellite labs and contract testing organizations. This role will involve laboratory work as well as providing representation on cross-functional teams, and may include management of lab personnel. This individual will implement and execute method development programs for molecular and sequencing assays to support viral and other biological therapeutic programs.

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop strategies, execute, and transfer of molecular biology and sequencing methods
    • Perform troubleshooting and evaluation of PCR and other molecular biology methods and data generated by contract labs
    • Participate in the design and startup of development and QC laboratories
    • Support analytical method lifecycle activities including assay transfer, designing validation protocols, designing assay maintenance programs, and developing assay controls and trending programs
    • Provide subject matter expertise for quality audits, technical reviews, and agency inspections
    • Author reports and relevant sections of regulatory filings
    • Work cross-functionally to support other areas of the CMC Analytical organization, such as management of contract organizations, stability, raw materials programs, and assay lifecycle management.

    Qualifications:

    • Experience developing and qualifying molecular biology assay methodologies, such as PCR and sequencing
    • Technical proficiency with NextGen (deep sequencing) techniques and data analysis
    • Strong background in developing methods for transfer to Quality Control
    • Technical writing skills and experience authoring development reports, SOPs, regulatory filings, or other documents
    • Background in viral vector products, vaccines, or gene therapy is preferred
    • Understanding of FDA, ICH, and EP or other regulatory agency guidance associated with molecular biology methods is a plus
    • Ability to work in a high paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects
    •  Strong written and verbal communication skills, and familiarity with representation on inter-disciplinary and cross-functional teams

    Education and Experience:

    • BS/MS and 10+ years, or PhD and 3+ years, of experience in CMC analytical development
    • Preference will be given to canidates with some experience either in a QC laboratory or working directly with QC

    The Human Resources team manages the recruitment and employment process for Vir.  Unsolicited resumes sent to Vir from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir and do not obligate Vir to pay fees should we hire from those resumes.  Recruiters are requested not to contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.